# Live Transcribe with Subtitly vs CaptionKit

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CaptionKit at none against Live Transcribe with Subtitly's 3. Live Transcribe with Subtitly's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Transcribe with Subtitly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. CaptionKit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Live Transcribe with Subtitly holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Transcribe with Subtitly has 35 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Live Transcribe with Subtitly ships an update every 5 days, CaptionKit every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Transcribe with Subtitly | CaptionKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe-with-subtitly/id6673901809/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captionkit/id6736983966/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 45 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tools Products FZ-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549858533) | [JAMES HUNT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747473597) |

## What reviewers say

### Live Transcribe with Subtitly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe-with-subtitly/id6673901809)

This app provides real-time, on-device transcription and translation for conversations, supporting over 20 languages. It works offline, ensuring privacy and convenience without needing Wi-Fi. Transcripts can be saved and organized for later review.

**Highlights:** Real-time transcription, Live translation in 20+ languages, Private on-device AI processing, Offline functionality, Store and access transcripts, Customizable settings

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subtitly Premium - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium - Annually | $29.99 | per year |
| Subtitly: Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |


### CaptionKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captionkit/id6736983966)

This app provides live, real-time captions and instant translation for sermons, enhancing the worship experience. It supports multilingual users, those with hearing impairments, and anyone who prefers to read along with the message. Features include customizable text size and light/dark modes.

**Highlights:** Real-time caption streaming, Instant translation, Hearing accessibility, Customizable text size, Light and dark mode, Easy church search

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live Transcribe with Subtitly free?

Live Transcribe with Subtitly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CaptionKit free?

CaptionKit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Live Transcribe with Subtitly or CaptionKit?

Live Transcribe with Subtitly is rated higher. Live Transcribe with Subtitly averages 4.3 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while CaptionKit averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Live Transcribe with Subtitly or CaptionKit have ads?

Neither Live Transcribe with Subtitly nor CaptionKit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Live Transcribe with Subtitly or CaptionKit?

Live Transcribe with Subtitly ships an update every 5 days, and CaptionKit every 4 months. Most recently, Live Transcribe with Subtitly was updated on September 10, 2026 and CaptionKit on September 18, 2026.

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